Craft Semi-skilled (Labourer) - EAD08640

East Dunbartonshire Council; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Dunbartonshire Council is looking for a Craft Semi Skilled Labourer to support their in-house team in delivering essential Repairs and Maintenance services. The role will include responsibilities in Reactive Maintenance, Drainage, and more. Candidates should possess practical experience, effective communication skills, and flexibility to work in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in key areas of Reactive Maintenance.
• Full driving licence required.
• Prepared to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Involve in all aspects of Reactive Maintenance.
• Handling Drainage, Fencing, slabbing of Pathways.
• Participate in an out of hours stand-by/emergency service.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Job Summary

As a forward-thinking Council, committed to delivering the best possible services to the people of East Dunbartonshire, we are currently looking to recruit Craft Semi Skilled Labourer to join our in-house trade team. We currently provide Repairs and Maintenance services across our housing portfolio as well as undertaking Capital Investment works, Major Adaptations and Refurbishments. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of Reactive Maintenance, Drainage, Fencing, slabbing of Pathways and our any duties in relation to the related works and undertake.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the key areas of the role profile, be an excellent communicator and be prepared to work flexibly within a fast paced and dynamic environment.

The successful candidate must have a full driving licence and be willing to participate in an out of hours stand-by/emergency service.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role before applying, please contact: [e-mail]

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

Website

East Dunbartonshire Council